Draw a Treasure Chest

Arrgh, Mateys! "X" marks the spot! Follow this tutorial to learn how to draw your very own treasure chest.

Steps

  1. Draw a rectangle box for the base.
  2. Draw a half-cylinder across the top of the box
  3. Erase the lines inside the cylinder, and draw the horizontal lines on the box.
  4. Draw the vertical lines for the straps.
  5. Draw the lock and keyhole.
  6. Draw the rivets and corner pieces on the chest.
  7. Draw a handle on the side.
  8. Draw the clean finished drawing overtop of the under-drawing.
  9. Erase the under drawing and add color.
  10. Finished.

Tips

  • Experimenting with different tools will help you improve your abilities.
  • The color you choose is up to you.
  • Try using a felt tipped pen, or even an ink brush for your finished lines.
  • Try starting with a base color, then add shadows in a slightly darker version of the base color.

Things You'll Need

  • Something to draw with (pencil, marker, ect.)
  • Paper (or something to draw on)

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